NH father fighting three viruses from one mosquito bite
A New Hampshire father is at risk of contracting three different viruses after a single mosquito bite. Joe Casey, 54, has been on a ventilator in intensive care since early August when he tested positive for three mosquito-borne viruses — Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), St. Louis Encephalitis and West Nile virus — according to a […]
Dollar General shares plummet as Walmart, Target take bite out of profit
Shares of Dollar General Inc. fell 32 percent on Thursday to their lowest in more than six years after the discount retailer sharply cut its full-year sales and profit outlook amid intensifying competition for budget-conscious U.S. shoppers. Dollar stores are under pressure as better-funded rivals such as Walmart and Target expand their sales of low-priced […]
Theme park revenues take a dive as inflation, high costs bite
Rich Greenfield, partner at LightShed Ventures, gives more details on amusement park revenue on The Claman Countdown. Inflation and rising costs continue to strain household finances in the United States, causing some major theme park operators to see revenue declines. Disney, Universal and Six Flags all reported declines in theme park revenue for the second […]
Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot hits injured list after bug bite infection
If you need another reason to be careful about using bug spray, here it is. Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot told reporters he was hospitalized for 60 hours with a right knee infection caused by an insect bite and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He thinks he was probably bitten by a spider. Tampa […]
Shark bite reported at Hilton Head Island resort is first reported shark bite of year on island
A beachgoer was treated and recovering after a “possible shark bite” at a Hilton Head Island resort on Monday. Shore Beach Patrol officials told WSAV News 3 the incident happened just after noon Monday near beach marker 26 at Sea Pines Resort. Lifeguards said the swimmer was bleeding after leaving the water but insisted his […]